The Witch Trial Begins with the OO Buckethead Zombie

“I secretly created a secondary account to follow him.” Saeki Miria’s pretty face flushed slightly, revealing a hint of shyness. “Then I sent him some harassing text messages.”

“I wanted to know what I should do, so I tried asking him for help.”

"He replied to me."

“He said I was right.”

"I also think I'm right."

"This is the beginning."

Saeki Miria paused, casually glossing over the fact that she had taken the initiative to approach him.

"Hoshino wants to know what kind of person he is, right?"

I talked about many seemingly unrelated things, explaining how I met him and how we got to know each other, but in the end, I came back to the very first question.

Before Utsunomiya Hoshino could answer, Saeki Miria spoke to herself:

"I think she's a very gentle person."

"With his encouragement, I solidified my decision and refused to be swayed by rumors and post those kinds of photos with them, and then..."

She scratched her cheek, crossed her legs, crossed her arms over her chest and then let go, repeatedly gripping her own arms, and Saeki Miria's voice grew softer.

"Then I started sharing my life with him alone."

"Looking back now, it felt a bit like harassment. I inexplicably approached him, inexplicably asked him for help, and even after receiving his assistance, I kept sending all sorts of pointless messages..."

“But he’s a gentle person,” Saeki Miria said. “Even when I post really boring things, he still responds to them, he responds to every single one of them.”

"He will look at it carefully, think about it carefully, and answer it carefully."

"The feelings, thoughts, and suggestions were all put into them."

The girl slightly raised her hand and cupped her cheeks.

"I think I like him."

Even if we've never met.

Even if it's just communicating via text messages on the internet.

I've never even heard the voice recording.

Moreover, she was the only one sharing her life with him, but she never heard a word from him about his recent situation.

But Saeki Miria felt that she still liked that person.

That's why she needs to apologize to Hoshino Utsunomiya.

"So I'm sorry, Hoshino, I can't stop you from liking someone, but I also won't go along with your relationship, and I'm sorry for interfering in your love life." Saeki Miria apologized again: "But I already have someone I like."

"After I get out, I will try to find him again, and then try to meet him and confess my feelings to him."

Age gap is not a problem, whether he will accept it is not a problem, and even appearance and family background are probably not problems.

Although Saeki Miria could not assert or draw a conclusion.

But she believes that if you like something, you like it.

The only problem...

During the time I was locked up here, I couldn't contact him, couldn't chat with him anymore, or share my life with him.

Perhaps she'll be seen as heartlessly deleting him, or she might mistakenly think he's disappeared, or even dead...

If we were to actually get out, explaining what happened in this prison would be quite troublesome.

But she will try to explain.

You might get compliments on how interesting your story is.

Saeki Miria let out a long breath and looked at Utsunomiya Hoshino, waiting for his response.

Actually, she could have just left, but since we've already said so much, a little more won't make a difference.

She wanted to hear what Hoshino Utsunomiya thought.

Chapter 185 Let's Talk

That sounds familiar.

The more I listen, the more familiar it sounds.

The more he listened, the more subtle his expression became.

As Hoshino Utsunomiya listened, he stopped talking, his mouth closed, and only one thought remained in his mind.

"Wow, the person you said you like, isn't that me?"

What a coincidence!

But even he himself felt it would be hard to keep his composure if he actually said it, so he didn't say it.

Well, how should I put it...

Seeing Saeki Miria's expression, which seemed to want to hear something, he should say something.

Then, you have to state your identity.

Whether she believes it or not.

Whether she can accept it or not.

"Hmm... It's good to have someone you admire, and it's not wrong to have someone you like. It's natural to meet someone who can guide you when you're most confused, and to develop feelings for them..."

Hoshino Utsunomiya spoke as his thoughts took him.

"When you finally realize that you are an independent individual with your own will in the daily routine of going with the flow, it should be considered a rare moment of enlightenment."

"Although there might not be anything wrong with that, the feeling of being able to speak out instead of keeping your thoughts to yourself when you disagree might be better than anything else."

It could be a feeling, a thought, or even something that has already been said.

“I have to say, you’re right.” Looking at Saeki Miria, who seemed slightly dazed, Utsunomiya Hoshino said quietly, “You’re right to stick to your beliefs, don’t regret any of your decisions, and believe in yourself no matter what you do.”

Having a strong sense of self is important; it's essential to ensure you don't become overly confused.

"Of course, you are right."

While the approval of others may not necessarily be the right idea, if possible and if there is any resonance, then it is still necessary to speak up and express the same thoughts when the time comes.

Hoshino Utsunomiya spread out his hands.

"Eye-catching photos, more exposed skin, ever-rising data..."

"Isn't it charming? I think it's charming too."

"But there has to be a bottom line. If you're willing to do anything to attract attention, the end result will be nothing more than boarding an endless high-speed train."

Starting with the so-called "welfare girls," the standards are gradually lowered: patting legs, patting collarbones, filming short videos, tugging at clothes, cutting off more clothes, and finally, leaving only the band-aids allowed by the platform, or even nothing at all.

It won't stop.

You'll be dazzled.

"Obviously, because you find it offensive."

"So this is your bottom line, a very strict bottom line, a very rigorous self-discipline, isn't that good?"

It was clear that Saeki Miria opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something.

But he hesitated to speak.

"As for whether sharing one's life is harassment or something..." Hoshino Utsunomiya pondered for a moment: "Actually, I do feel a bit like I'm being pestered."

It was clear that Saeki Millia was feeling down.

Although I haven't reached the point of bursting into tears yet, I do feel a bit down.

"After all, leaving comments online inherently carries a sense of responsibility," he said.

"With an unknown identity and detached from reality, it seems that one can easily spread goodwill, but also considerable malice."

"After all, no one knows what kind of person is behind those messages."

After a pause, he casually said:

"It was just a casual remark, and I may not have really cared about anything, but when the person involved came to me, I was still a little taken aback."

Surprised, unexpected, and perhaps even a little nervous?

"But thinking about it carefully, I should have been prepared for this when I left the message."

...Although the idea of ​​enlightenment might be a bit of an overstatement.

"Therefore, the feeling of being taken aback will only last for a moment, and the feeling of being entangled will soon turn into understanding, and the words and attitude in response... to be precise, should be considered as a matter of course of respect."

"At least I personally feel that respect is necessary."

It wasn't a deliberate display of goodwill, nor was there any impure motive; Utsunomiya Hoshino never actually expected to be liked.

The reason for responding is simply the same as always.

I can't bear to watch, and I can't let go.

Ultimately, he was indeed not a decisive person.

But it was precisely this indecisiveness that led to this coincidence at this moment.

Yes.

The person Saeki Miria likes, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

It's him.

Hoshino Utsunomiya looked into Miria Saeki's eyes.

"Thank you for liking it," he said.

What a coincidence!

Even Saeki Miria couldn't help but ask herself this question.

is intentional.

She guessed.